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trace element
[/treɪs ˈɛləmənt/]
noun
pl: trace elements
oligoelemento
1.
A chemical element required by living organisms in very small quantities for proper physiological function
Iron is a trace element essential for oxygen transport in the blood.
O ferro é um oligoelemento essencial para o transporte de oxigênio no sangue.
2.
A minute amount of a chemical substance present in a material or environment
The soil analysis revealed trace elements of heavy metals.
A análise do solo revelou traços de metais pesados.
Synonyms
micronutrient
microelement
minor element
Antonyms
macronutrient
macroElement
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
oligoelemento
Standard term used in nutrition and chemistry
General Brazilian
elemento traço
Alternative, more literal translation
Portugal
oligoelemento
Standard term in Portuguese scientific literature
Portugal
elemento vestigial
Less common alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
essential trace elements
in trace amounts
trace element deficiency
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